Question #151708. Asked by
BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Sep 03 2024.
Originally posted Sep 03 2024 8:25 PM.
Cherenkov radiation happens when electrically charged particles, such as protons or electrons, travel faster than light in a clear medium like water. When this happens, the water molecules and particles interact to give off light.https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/cherenkov-radiation-explained
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